2026
Pittsburgh Rust Belt
Microbiome Conference
Location
📍 Mellon Institute, Carnegie Mellon University
4400 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Must‑See Spots
Accommodations
A block of rooms at a discounted rate will be available at the Courtyard Pittsburgh University Center and Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place. Reservation links will be provided soon.
Courtyard Pittsburgh University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Booking link: TBA
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place
3454 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Booking link: TBA
Childcare Information
The Mellon Institute is centrally located among other academic and medical institutions, offering over 8 NAEYC Accredited Child Care programs between them. Options and information regarding these child care facilities can be found in the links below:
Transportation to/from the airport
Port Authority bus: Catch the 28X Airport Flyer at door #6 in the baggage claim area. The bus runs at 30 minute intervals directly from the airport to the conference site and lodging options listed. $2.75 (exact change required), $2.50 with a ConnectCard (available at the airport).
- Supershuttle: Shared van about $35 for a single passenger.
- Taxi: Takes 35+ minutes, cost about $55
- Yellow Cab: (412) 321-8100
- zTrip: (412) 777-7777
- Uber & Lyft